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Welcome to the website of Rushcliffe Liberal Democrats
The Liberal Democrats exist to build and safeguard a fair, free and open society, in which we seek to balance the fundamental values of liberty, equality and community, and in which no-one shall be enslaved by poverty, ignorance or conformity.
Karrar Khan, Rushcliffe Parliamentary Candidate
Thank You To All Our Supporters
Thank you to everyone who supported us in the General Election. We achieved a very creditable second place and a significant increase in our share of the vote.
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Tue 18th May 2010
East Midlands LibDem MEP Bill Newton Dunn has welcomed moves that will shorten waiting times for people in need of organ transplants. Common European rules on organ transplants, approved by the Euro-Parliament today, will also make them safer for East Midlands residents.
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Mon 10th May 2010
Bill Newton Dunn met the Speaker of the Indian parliament's lower house (the Lok Sahba) in Delhi last week, to discuss how the EU and India can ensure their relations best help Indian and European citizens.
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Fri 7th May 2010
Plans for a ramped zebra pedestrian crossing on Boundary Road West Bridgford are progressing. The County Council staff are drawing up plans for consultation. The commitment is to have one in place this year.
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Fri 7th May 2010
The disgusting public toilets in West Bridgford Town Centre are to be modernised after decades of neglect by the Conservatives.
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Fri 30th Apr 2010
Last night was the final of the three televised Leaders' debates. Leader of the Liberal Democrats, Nick Clegg, debated with Gordon Brown and David Cameron about the economy. Subjects discussed included breaking up the banks, creating more jobs and reinvigorating the British economy.
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Wed 28th Apr 2010
On Thursday 29th April from 8.30pm, BBC One will host the final live Prime Ministerial Debate of the General Election from the Midlands. Nick Clegg, Gordon Brown and David Cameron will again be going head to head in the run up to the General Election next Thursday.
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Fri 23rd Apr 2010
An average of five polls conducted immediately after the Sky TV Leaders Election debate on Thursday night put Nick Clegg as the winner, with all instant polls showing him ahead of Gordon Brown. After the Foreign Affairs-led debate from Bristol dominated by issues like Iraq, immigration and climate change, Nick Clegg won 3 of the 5 polls on the night, building on his position after the first debate.
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| Rushcliffe General Election Result |
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Turnout: 53687 (74%)
51.2%
Conservative: 27470 (+3.1%)
21.7%
Liberal Democrats: 11659 (+4.4%)
20.7%
Labour: 11128 (−6.7%)
View the results in detail.
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